The Newcastle High School Bobcats hosted the Guthrie Jaguars for their Homecoming game and buried the Jaguars under the stadium, 50-0. The Bobcats ended the game after the first half, making way for the crowning of the HOCO Hero and HOCO Queen.
The Olney Economic Development Corporation approved a $378,705 operating budget for fiscal 2026-27 that would significantly increase both revenues and spending while shifting more money toward downtown development and business projects.
The Olney High School Ag Class enjoyed a day of learning, helping and hard work as students teamed up with Texas Parks and Wildlife volunteers to give the fish at Lake Olney and Lake Cooper a little help — and anglers hope for better fishing in the future.
House of Mercy Enterprises celebrated another year of changed lives and second chances during its ninth annual gala on Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Refuge.
The Olney ISD Board of Trustees adopted its 2026-27 budget Aug. 27, projecting that the district’s general fund will finish the year with a modest surplus.
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